ALABAMA BURGLAR ALARM INSTALLER NEWEST
UPDATED 2026-2027 ACTUAL FINAL PRACTICE EXAM
CONSISTING OF 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWER AND DETAILED RATIONALES PLUS ANSWER
KEY GRADED A+ GOOD LUCK
1. A burglar alarm installer is licensed by which Alabama state agency?
A) Alabama Department of Public Safety
B) Alabama Security Regulatory Board (ASRB)
C) Alabama Department of Revenue
D) Alabama Real Estate Commission
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Alabama Security Regulatory Board (ASRB) is the state agency
responsible for licensing burglar alarm installers and alarm companies in
Alabama.
2. An installer is wiring a door contact. What type of circuit is typically used to
supervise the contact?
A) Normally open (NO) circuit
B) Normally closed (NC) circuit
C) Supervised circuit with an end-of-line resistor (EOLR)
D) Parallel circuit
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A supervised circuit uses an end-of-line resistor (EOLR) to allow the
,panel to detect tampering or wire cuts. This is a standard requirement for security
systems.
3. A customer requests a motion detector with "pet immunity." What does this
feature do?
A) The sensor ignores small animals up to a certain weight
B) The sensor is waterproof
C) The sensor has a longer detection range
D) The sensor uses a different frequency
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pet immunity is a feature that allows the motion sensor to ignore
signals from animals up to a specified weight (e.g., 40-80 pounds), reducing false
alarms.
4. What is the most common type of cable used for wiring a residential burglar
alarm system?
A) Coaxial cable
B) Twisted pair (22 AWG or 24 AWG)
C) Fiber optic cable
D) Category 5e Ethernet cable
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 22 AWG or 24 AWG twisted pair cable is standard for burglar alarm
systems, providing power and signal transmission for sensors and devices.
5. A customer has a false alarm problem. What is the most common cause of false
alarms from a PIR motion detector?
A) Pets
B) Heat sources (vents, heaters)
,C) Direct sunlight
D) All of the above
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: PIR detectors can be triggered by pets, heat sources, and direct
sunlight. Proper placement is essential to minimize false alarms.
6. An installer is programming a security panel. What is the purpose of the "entry
delay"?
A) To allow time to exit after arming
B) To allow time to disarm after entering
C) To delay the alarm signal
D) To delay the siren
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The entry delay is the time allowed for a user to disarm the system after
entering a protected area before an alarm is triggered.
7. What is the recommended height for mounting a security system keypad?
A) 36-40 inches from the floor
B) 48-52 inches from the floor
C) 54-58 inches from the floor
D) 60-64 inches from the floor
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Keypads are typically mounted at 48-52 inches from the floor to provide
accessible and comfortable use.
8. A commercial building requires a "dual technology" motion detector. Which two
technologies are commonly combined?
A) PIR and microwave
B) PIR and ultrasonic
, C) Microwave and ultrasonic
D) Photoelectric and ionization
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dual technology motion detectors combine Passive Infrared (PIR) and
microwave technologies. Both must be triggered to generate an alarm, reducing
false alarms.
9. A customer wants to monitor their burglar alarm system remotely. What is the
most common communication method used?
A) Telephone landline
B) Cellular network
C) Radio frequency
D) Satellite communication
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cellular networks are widely used for remote monitoring due to their
reliability and security, even if internet or phone lines are down.
10. An installer is testing a system and the panel indicates a "trouble" condition on
a zone. What does a trouble condition typically indicate?
A) An alarm condition
B) A wiring fault, tamper, or low battery
C) The system is armed
D) The system is disarmed
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A trouble condition indicates a problem such as a wiring fault, tamper,
low battery, or communication failure that requires attention.
11. What is the purpose of the "exit delay" in a burglar alarm system?
A) To allow time to exit after arming
UPDATED 2026-2027 ACTUAL FINAL PRACTICE EXAM
CONSISTING OF 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWER AND DETAILED RATIONALES PLUS ANSWER
KEY GRADED A+ GOOD LUCK
1. A burglar alarm installer is licensed by which Alabama state agency?
A) Alabama Department of Public Safety
B) Alabama Security Regulatory Board (ASRB)
C) Alabama Department of Revenue
D) Alabama Real Estate Commission
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Alabama Security Regulatory Board (ASRB) is the state agency
responsible for licensing burglar alarm installers and alarm companies in
Alabama.
2. An installer is wiring a door contact. What type of circuit is typically used to
supervise the contact?
A) Normally open (NO) circuit
B) Normally closed (NC) circuit
C) Supervised circuit with an end-of-line resistor (EOLR)
D) Parallel circuit
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A supervised circuit uses an end-of-line resistor (EOLR) to allow the
,panel to detect tampering or wire cuts. This is a standard requirement for security
systems.
3. A customer requests a motion detector with "pet immunity." What does this
feature do?
A) The sensor ignores small animals up to a certain weight
B) The sensor is waterproof
C) The sensor has a longer detection range
D) The sensor uses a different frequency
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Pet immunity is a feature that allows the motion sensor to ignore
signals from animals up to a specified weight (e.g., 40-80 pounds), reducing false
alarms.
4. What is the most common type of cable used for wiring a residential burglar
alarm system?
A) Coaxial cable
B) Twisted pair (22 AWG or 24 AWG)
C) Fiber optic cable
D) Category 5e Ethernet cable
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 22 AWG or 24 AWG twisted pair cable is standard for burglar alarm
systems, providing power and signal transmission for sensors and devices.
5. A customer has a false alarm problem. What is the most common cause of false
alarms from a PIR motion detector?
A) Pets
B) Heat sources (vents, heaters)
,C) Direct sunlight
D) All of the above
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: PIR detectors can be triggered by pets, heat sources, and direct
sunlight. Proper placement is essential to minimize false alarms.
6. An installer is programming a security panel. What is the purpose of the "entry
delay"?
A) To allow time to exit after arming
B) To allow time to disarm after entering
C) To delay the alarm signal
D) To delay the siren
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The entry delay is the time allowed for a user to disarm the system after
entering a protected area before an alarm is triggered.
7. What is the recommended height for mounting a security system keypad?
A) 36-40 inches from the floor
B) 48-52 inches from the floor
C) 54-58 inches from the floor
D) 60-64 inches from the floor
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Keypads are typically mounted at 48-52 inches from the floor to provide
accessible and comfortable use.
8. A commercial building requires a "dual technology" motion detector. Which two
technologies are commonly combined?
A) PIR and microwave
B) PIR and ultrasonic
, C) Microwave and ultrasonic
D) Photoelectric and ionization
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dual technology motion detectors combine Passive Infrared (PIR) and
microwave technologies. Both must be triggered to generate an alarm, reducing
false alarms.
9. A customer wants to monitor their burglar alarm system remotely. What is the
most common communication method used?
A) Telephone landline
B) Cellular network
C) Radio frequency
D) Satellite communication
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cellular networks are widely used for remote monitoring due to their
reliability and security, even if internet or phone lines are down.
10. An installer is testing a system and the panel indicates a "trouble" condition on
a zone. What does a trouble condition typically indicate?
A) An alarm condition
B) A wiring fault, tamper, or low battery
C) The system is armed
D) The system is disarmed
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A trouble condition indicates a problem such as a wiring fault, tamper,
low battery, or communication failure that requires attention.
11. What is the purpose of the "exit delay" in a burglar alarm system?
A) To allow time to exit after arming
